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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized opposition MPs for throwing paper at the Speaker’s Chair and sloganeering in the Lok Sabha. He accused them of lowering the House’s dignity while recalling BJP’s civil opposition conduct. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal alleged Congress’s Gaurav Gogoi orchestrated the protest. The session was adjourned amid the uproar till August 18.

Key Points: Kiren Rijiju Condemns Opposition MPs for Paper-Throwing in Lok Sabha

  • Rijiju accuses opposition of undignified conduct in Lok Sabha
  • BJP MP Jagdambika Pal blames Congress's Gaurav Gogoi
  • Opposition protested electoral roll revision in Bihar
  • Lok Sabha adjourned amid chaos till August 18
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Kiren Rijiju slams opposition over petty sloganeering, throwing paper at Lok Sabha Speaker's Chair

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju slams opposition MPs for disrupting Lok Sabha proceedings with paper-throwing and sloganeering, calling it undignified.

"You have lowered the dignity of the House by throwing pieces of paper towards the Chair. I condemn this... – Kiren Rijiju"

New Delhi, August 12

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday criticised Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha for throwing pieces of paper towards the Chair and engaging in what he described as "petty sloganeering".

Chaos ensued in the House soon after it met at 4.30 pm after earlier adjournments. Opposition MPs raised slogans and protested over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and "threw pieces of paper" at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal, who was in the chair.

Criticising the opposition, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "All of us saw the conduct of the Opposition today, they threw pieces of paper towards the Chair and did petty sloganeering...We have come to the House by taking an oath."

Condemning the opposition for their conduct, Rijiju accused them of "lowering the dignity" of the Speaker's Chair.

He said, "You have lowered the dignity of the House by throwing pieces of paper towards the Chair. I condemn this..."

Rijiju said that while the BJP had also been in the Opposition, it had always maintained decorum. "We were in the Opposition all our lives. But we had never seen such conduct. We too protested but we did so in a civil manner. We never tore up paper or did drama or spoke unparliamentary words...The country won't forgive you. We have said again and again that if you have courage, participate in the discussion...There is still time; mend your ways...Don't waste time..." he said.

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was in the chair, alleged that this conduct was carried out by opposition MPs on the signals of Deputy Leader of Opposition, Gaurav Gogoi.

"What happened in the House today wasn't done by the MPs, the Deputy Leader of Congress signalled them, handed them the paper for them to tear it up. No Deputy Leader would display such irresponsible actions..." Pal said.

Following the ruckus, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 11 am on August 18.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I don't support paper throwing, the government should also listen to opposition concerns about electoral roll revisions in Bihar. Both sides need to behave like mature leaders, not school kids fighting over tiffin boxes!
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Aditya G
Remember when BJP MPs used to create similar ruckus during UPA days? Pot calling kettle black! All parties need to follow parliamentary decorum. This tamasha helps nobody except TV news channels getting TRPs.
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Shreya B
Our parliamentarians should set better examples. Instead of paper wars, they should focus on real issues like inflation and unemployment. Youth like me are losing faith in our democratic institutions seeing such behavior. 😔
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Karthik V
The Speaker should impose strict penalties for such behavior. Maybe deduct salaries for days when MPs disrupt proceedings? That will make them think twice before acting like hooligans in the temple of democracy.
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Neha E
Why is everyone focusing only on opposition? The ruling party MPs also make noise when opposition leaders speak. The whole system needs reform - maybe fixed speaking time for all like in other democracies?

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